ROY SHAVER: Missouri cities with biblical connections

Tuesday

Mar 19, 2013 at 12:01 AMMar 19, 2013 at 11:59 PM

Palm Sunday occurs this weekend, so we should begin preparing our hearts for Easter.

Palm Sunday occurs this weekend, so we should begin preparing our hearts for Easter. To do this, clues are provided to help identify 25 Missouri cities, towns and villages with biblical or religious names.

For example, if the clue is an ancient Egyptian city, the answer could be Memphis. Some of these towns have two names, so focus on the name found in the Bible. If the clue is the name of a Newton County rural school district, the answer might be Buzzard Glory. Ignore the Buzzard and focus on the Glory. The answers will follow the quiz:

1. Where the giant cedars came from _______________________.2. The walls came tumbling down __________________.3. This organization distributes Bibles ________________.4. Christ's earthly father ________________.5. The Apostle ______________.6. Faith, _______ and charity.7. Jehovah's Witnesses worship in ____________ Hall.8. Where Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac ___________.9. Describes the streets of Heaven ______________.10. Town named for one-time Neosho preacher ___________.11. Missouri's oldest city, Catholic church _____________.12. Satan's arm joint ______________.13. People in the wilderness were headed to ____________.14. Means "House of God" in Hebrew ________________.15. Famous early Methodist Bishop _______________.16. Dwelling in ____________ Land.17. The Christmas city _______________.18. He wrote "I'll Fly Away" _____________.19. The Holy Book ______________.20. A canonized boxer ______________.21. Where the Apostle Paul died ______________.22. Ruth's husband ______________.23. This mid-Missouri I-44 town has a winery ______________.24. Jesus was crucified on a ______________ and,25. The song title is "__________ in Jesus."